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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Vanderhorstia Bella

Vanderhorstia bella Greenfield & Longenecker, 2005
Max Length
7.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Vanderhorstia Bella is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Vanderhorstia bella
Authority
Greenfield & Longenecker, 2005
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
7.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 18; Vertebrae: 26. Diagnosis: Dorsal fin rays 17, segmented. Anal fin rays 18, segmented. Longitudinal scales about 77. Caudal fin pointed. Lacks a row of black spots on its side, with yellow spots on a lavender background on its head and anterior part of its body .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Vanderhorstia Bella is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Vanderhorstia Bella is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Vanderhorstia Bella is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 8 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Fiji.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01023 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
7.1cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
17
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
18
Vertebrae
26

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2023

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Greenfield & Longenecker, 2005

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